TranslatelyIs Online Translation Safe? Privacy Guide
By Translately Team
What Happens to Your Text
When you use an online translator, your text is sent to a server, processed by AI, and the translation is returned. The key question is: what happens after?
Privacy Risks
- Data storage — some tools keep your text
- AI training — some use your text to train models
- Third-party sharing — some share data with advertisers
How Translately Handles Privacy
Translately is designed with privacy in mind:
- Text is not stored permanently after processing
- No account required for free use — minimal data collection
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Clear privacy policy explaining data practices
Tips for Safe Online Translation
- Read the privacy policy before submitting sensitive text
- Use HTTPS — check for the lock icon
- Avoid extremely sensitive content in any online tool
- Choose reputable tools like Translately
- Review output before sharing translated text
Conclusion
Online translation is generally safe when using reputable tools. Translately prioritizes privacy with no text storage and no signup required for free use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do translation tools store my text?
It depends on the tool. Translately does not permanently store your text. Always check a tool's privacy policy before submitting sensitive content.
Is it safe to translate confidential documents?
Exercise caution with highly confidential documents. Choose tools like Translately that don't store your text. For extremely sensitive content, consider professional human translators.
Can my data be used for AI training?
Some services use submitted text to train their AI models. Translately processes your text via OpenAI's API and does not retain it for training purposes.